Presenter Barney Lipscomb, from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, will speak on Discovering Texas Botanical Heritage.
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday evening each month, except for November and December.
Social and snacks @ 6:30 pm, educational lecture @ 7 pm.
Join the BVSTX for a walk along Katy Trail. Refreshments provided. Free.
Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided.
Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org
Carol Adams, co-author of the new book, “Never Too Late to Go Vegan,” is appearing at Barnes & Noble in Dallas. The book is a detailed “all-in-one” resource filled with practical advance and addresses concerns of those coming into veganism later in life. The discussion and book signing will be accompanied by light vegan snacks. Free.
The city of Irving hosts its annual green film fest, featuring environmental films, including Bat City USA, a documentary about the Austin bats.
Friday, April 11
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road
Saturday, April 12
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road
Second annual event features eco-friendly exhibits, speakers, vendors, entertainment, games and activities.
Guest speaker is Chad Pregracke, CNN Hero of the Year. Reserve your seat.
Info: Mary Jo Tellin at 817-410-3490 or mjtellin@grapevinetexas.gov.
Annual eco-festival featuring green vendors, children's activities, food and entertainment. Free.
Voted Best Outdoor Cultural Event by Fort Worth Weekly.
[ibimage==6767==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Held in the picturesque Tandy Hills Natural Area, this popular down-home festival includes wildflower tours, nature hikes, green vendors, storytellers, plein air painters, live music and food.
Brave Combo performs at 6:30 pm.
Free.
Following the rain barrel class at 10 a.m., share a box lunch and create your own masterpiece. $40. Purchase both Rain Barrel classes for a discounted $100. Preregistration required.
Learn basic water harvesting strategies, how to calculate the amount of water that you can capture and then help you construct your own rain barrel. Each student will construct and go home with a rain barrel that is ready to start capturing water on their property. $75. Preregistration required.
Paint Your Rain Barrel class follows at 12:30 p.m. Take both classes for a discounted $100.